The Toy Association Offers the Accreditation in Partnership with
Dr. Gummer's Good Play Guide
RAPID
CITY, S.D., Nov. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Strider 12 Sport and
14x Convertible bike with pedal kit have received the Toy
Association's STEAM Toy Accreditation Seal of Approval.
To receive this accreditation, a toy must meet the criteria in
three areas of Toy Association's Science, Technology, Engineering,
Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) assessment framework (Gummer &
Taylor, 2020):
- Characteristics of a 'good toy'
- Prime STEAM attributes
- Specific STEM categories
Strider's online resources – which can be accessed with a bike
purchase – provide support to parents with respect to the
developmental progression for transitioning from a balance bike to
a pedal bike. The progression from balancing to pedaling serves as
a self-paced learning journey for children.
12 Sport: The Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike helps
children develop gross motor skills, problem solving, sensory
processing and movement sense.
While riding, children learn to manipulate wheels and a steering
mechanism, and discover how to utilize skills necessary for bike
riding (problem solving, balance, coordination, etc.). These skills
are foundational for participation in various other vocational and
leisure activities.
Children also develop cause-and-effect learning and
problem-solving skills on the Strider Bike by learning how to
manipulate their bodies to maneuver the bike and problem solve to
correct for unintended results (ex: losing balance, falling,
incorrect steering). As riders' confidence grows, children (with
adult supervision) also learn to take the bikes across various
terrains and environments, enhancing their sensory processing. With
respect to gross motor skill development, this bike encourages
step-by-step learning through the natural progression of
difficulty. As confidence and skill grow, riders progress from
walking the bike to sitting on the seat while walking, followed by
finally sitting on the seat and striding.
14x Convertible Bike with pedal kit:
The Strider 14x helps kids develop gross motor skills, sensory
processing, movement sense, feedback processing, and problem
solving.
The Strider 14x Classic balance bike fosters a connection
between active play and practical skills. Children stride, balance
and ultimately pedal, enhancing their motor skills and physical
coordination. Doing so in a variety of settings raises
environmental and safety awareness, in addition to physical skill
development.
The Strider 14x Classic also fosters creative expression through
imaginative play. They learn how to create their own games and
challenges by riding on various terrains, on ramps, and more. The
transition from balance to pedal mode helps children learn
trial-and-error and cause-effect processing, which supports logical
thinking. As children learn to master riding the bike, they learn
free exploration as they can use it on various terrains, thereby
adapting their play to different scenarios.
ABOUT STRIDER SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Strider
started with a father's passion for riding anything with two wheels
and a need to share it with his son. Strider Bikes has been
improving and innovating every day since conception. We are the
proud owners of the best balance bike on the market with epic
accessories to match the huge personality of your
kiddo. Founded in 2007, in Rapid
City, South Dakota, Strider Bikes has sold more than 4
million bikes and is distributed in more than 75 countries. Visit
StriderBikes.com, Instagram, Facebook,
or YouTube.
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